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To find Andy Burnham’s sudden rise to the top odd?

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GarlicBiscuits · 29/06/2026 19:32

A few weeks ago, I’d never heard of this man. A few weeks ago, he wasn’t even an MP.

Yet suddenly, he’s everywhere and going to be our next prime minister? What qualifies him for this role? It seems that all the Labour MPs love him. Why?

The whole situation is very odd to me… I’m not sure it’ll do Labour any favors at all.

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Pistacheeo · 05/07/2026 16:43

I voted for him as leader a decade ago. He's been around for years at a very high level.

TemperanceWest · 05/07/2026 14:01

GiaGia16 · 05/07/2026 13:55

Can’t right now off to splash park with kids, I have a life. My second post of day - I hardly post at weekends.

Sounds lovely. Have a great time!

GiaGia16 · 05/07/2026 13:55

Can’t right now off to splash park with kids, I have a life. My second post of day - I hardly post at weekends.

poetryandwine · 05/07/2026 13:54

Papyrophile · 01/07/2026 21:10

@Bullandbear , nothing for Rayner in my view. A tax evasion issue should be a complete disbarral for ANY labour politician, IMO.

HMRC completely cleared Angela Rayner of both wrongdoing and carelessness. Her mistake over stamp duty was the result of complex financial arrangements to do with a trust for her disabled son.

It is a tactic of Donald Trump to smear people because they are the targets of investigations (that he starts), even when they are cleared. The UK is better than that.

TemperanceWest · 05/07/2026 13:52

GiaGia16 · 05/07/2026 13:42

Still at it @TemperanceWest even on a Sunday.

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Yes, posting on mumsnet as are you! I just thought you might appreciate the article.

GiaGia16 · 05/07/2026 13:42

TemperanceWest · 05/07/2026 13:35

He takes up a lot of the Times' time and headspace too...😁

www.thetimes.com/article/aa2fac13-d28c-48ba-b7d2-e4a809155d00?shareToken=8dcd769eff6c42ea43654b921ee1d87d

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Still at it @TemperanceWest even on a Sunday.

TemperanceWest · 05/07/2026 13:35

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 20:36

Reform/Farage takes up way too much of your time and headspace is all I can say.

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He takes up a lot of the Times' time and headspace too...😁

www.thetimes.com/article/aa2fac13-d28c-48ba-b7d2-e4a809155d00?shareToken=8dcd769eff6c42ea43654b921ee1d87d

Papyrophile · 01/07/2026 21:10

@Bullandbear , nothing for Rayner in my view. A tax evasion issue should be a complete disbarral for ANY labour politician, IMO.

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:55

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 20:36

Reform/Farage takes up way too much of your time and headspace is all I can say.

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It’s obsessive, and oddly inconsistent with the supposed declining ‘threat’ posed by Reform.

Something doesn’t stack up.

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 20:36

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 20:27

Nigel Farage has reportedly told friends that he fears he'll face a by-election if he's found to have broken rules over his £5m undeclared gift...😊

Reform/Farage takes up way too much of your time and headspace is all I can say.

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 20:27

Nigel Farage has reportedly told friends that he fears he'll face a by-election if he's found to have broken rules over his £5m undeclared gift...😊

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 20:20

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:09

Is the phone in still going?

What kind of numbers are we up to now? Must be in the millions…

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Don't be silly, petal.

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:09

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 20:08

obviously the prospect of Farage's star fading would be unwelcome to you. 😉

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Is the phone in still going?

What kind of numbers are we up to now? Must be in the millions…

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 20:08

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:05

😀

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obviously the prospect of Farage's star fading would be unwelcome to you. 😉

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:07

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 19:47

I am listening to a phone in about Farage following the latest revelation about his earnings. There are a lot of disillusioned Reform voters who are beginning to see through him, it seems.

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’A lot’

Jeez, how long was the phone in????

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:06

Papyrophile · 01/07/2026 20:02

I would prefer a general election, but I accept that the Labour party has a massive majority and Andy Burnham is going to inherit it. If he does well, then I shall vote for his party. Studiedly neutral, and no fan of any political party.

If AB were to make SKS Foreign Secretary, I would applaud. I would like Shabana Mahmood to stay as Home Secretary. There is not an obvious candidate for Chancellor, but Ed Miliband would be catastrophic. Defence is going to be more important that it has been for 30 years but the PM will have to declare big money funding before any of the big beasts will accept that job.

Do you see a role for Angela?

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 20:05

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 20:01

Sounds riveting.

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😀

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 20:04

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 20:01

Sounds riveting.

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It was interesting, thanks.

Papyrophile · 01/07/2026 20:02

I would prefer a general election, but I accept that the Labour party has a massive majority and Andy Burnham is going to inherit it. If he does well, then I shall vote for his party. Studiedly neutral, and no fan of any political party.

If AB were to make SKS Foreign Secretary, I would applaud. I would like Shabana Mahmood to stay as Home Secretary. There is not an obvious candidate for Chancellor, but Ed Miliband would be catastrophic. Defence is going to be more important that it has been for 30 years but the PM will have to declare big money funding before any of the big beasts will accept that job.

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 20:01

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 19:47

I am listening to a phone in about Farage following the latest revelation about his earnings. There are a lot of disillusioned Reform voters who are beginning to see through him, it seems.

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Sounds riveting.

TemperanceWest · 01/07/2026 19:47

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 18:40

Burnham won’t keep Reform out of Downing Street, country is far too disillusioned for that.

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I am listening to a phone in about Farage following the latest revelation about his earnings. There are a lot of disillusioned Reform voters who are beginning to see through him, it seems.

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 19:43

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 19:36

Labour got their arse handed to them in the May locals, and the devolved elections, of course.

Not sure how their supporters can spin that as win….

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And still trailing in all the voting intention polls.

Bullandbear · 01/07/2026 19:36

GiaGia16 · 01/07/2026 18:49

Makerfield not representative as I’m sure you know. Apart from Makerfield there haven’t been any recent by-elections..

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Labour got their arse handed to them in the May locals, and the devolved elections, of course.

Not sure how their supporters can spin that as win….

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 01/07/2026 19:23

How come you had never heard of him?

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